Cisco PA-MC-2T3+ Multichannel Port Adapter

Cisco PA-MC-2T3+ Multichannel Port Adapter

SKU: PA-MC-2T3 Brand: Cisco Category: Networking Devices
$797.37 In Stock — Ships Today

Specifications

Part Identification

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNPA-MC-2T3
ManufacturerCisco
CategoryNetworking Devices
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The PA-MC-2T3 is a Cisco networking devices component. Pro Disk Network sells the PA-MC-2T3 for $797.37 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

Trust Signals

  • Florida-Registered LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819
  • Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via FedEx/UPS
  • 30-Day Free Returns — pre-paid label included on all US orders
  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: Is the PA-MC-2T3 compatible with my switch?

Pro Disk Network validates every PA-MC-2T3 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.

How fast does the PA-MC-2T3 ship?

If in stock, the PA-MC-2T3 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.

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Common Use Cases for PA-MC-2T3

The PA-MC-2T3 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
  • Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
  • DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
  • Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the PA-MC-2T3 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Cisco manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for PA-MC-2T3

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the PA-MC-2T3 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$797.37
5+4%$765.48
10+8%$733.58
25+13%$693.71
50+18%$653.84
100+23%$613.97

What is the PA-MC-2T3?

The PA-MC-2T3 is a Cisco enterprise networking device, manufactured by Cisco. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of PA-MC-2T3

Pros

  • MAC/serial-bound firmware preserves OEM warranty workflow
  • Cisco/Aruba/Juniper-compatible transceivers tested in our lab
  • Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime

Cons

  • Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
  • Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
  • Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening

Frequently Asked Questions about PA-MC-2T3

Is the PA-MC-2T3 a genuine Cisco part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every PA-MC-2T3 as factory-original Cisco inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Cisco servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the PA-MC-2T3 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every PA-MC-2T3 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the PA-MC-2T3 ship?
If in stock, the PA-MC-2T3 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the PA-MC-2T3?
New PA-MC-2T3 units carry the full Cisco manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the PA-MC-2T3?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

Similar Products

From the Same Series as PA-MC-2T3

Other parts that share the PA series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.

  • PA-MC-2E1-120 — Cisco PA-MC-2E1/120 2-Port 2 Mbps Plug-In Module — $150.71
  • PA-MC-2T1 — PA-MC-2T1 - Cisco 2-Port Multi-Channel Adapter — $326.14
  • PA-MC-2T1-RF — PA-MC-2T1-RF - Cisco 2-Port Multichannel T1 Adapter for 7200 Series Router — $319.66
  • PA-MC-2T3-EC — PA-MC-2T3-EC - Cisco Multichannel Port Adapter — $6,357.03

Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Networking Devices

Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility

Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The PA-MC-2T3 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.

Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage

For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the PA-MC-2T3 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the PA-MC-2T3 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.

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